Beckley

Deborah Ongley

Change of date: Beckley Parish Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday October 7th @7:30pm.Visit the website for updates.www.beckleyparishcouncil.co.uk.

Parked cars along main street: Please do not mount the pavement when parking along main street. The pavement is for people to walk on, push chairs,mobility scooters, electric and manual wheelchairs.When pushing a pushchair you should never have to push your child either into the hedge or the main road to pass the vehicle.

The local police have been told about this in the village and car owners can get fined.

Over hanging hedges: If vegetation from an adjacent property is affecting a road or pavement this could be dealt with by East Sussex County Council. They may deal with it themselves or contact the owner requiring them to do it. They can be contacted at highways.liaisonteam@eastsussex.gov.uk or 0345 60 80 193

Countryside Quiz: Night Friday 25th September In aid of the pony club held at Beckley Village Centre further information Chris wheeler 280233

Beckley Horticultural Society: are holding their Autumn Show on Saturday 26th September at 2pm in Beckley Village Centre All entries to the Show Secretary before please ! Entries on the day by 11am before judging starts. Doors open at 2 pm for public viewing & refreshments As the church fete was canceled they are going to hold a huge Bric a Brac sale in the small hall when the horticultural show is on go and grab a bargain.

Rother Levels: branch of the Bexhill & Battle Conservative Association quiz night. It is a purely social occasion open to everyone of all political persuasions, questions are definitely not based on politics. General knowledge quiz at the Beckley Village Centre on 26th September 7- 7.30 pm £7 per head . A Ploughmans will be included at half time and there will be the usual raffle . Anyone interested in forming or joining a team please contact me on 01797 260677 (peterandzai@btinternet.com) or Sue Grant on 01797 252503 susu.grant@gmail.com

ANYBODY FOR MURDER?: Beckley players next production “Anybody For Murder” is to go ahead from 7th -10th October at Beckley Village Centre. All profits will be going towards the Village Centre so please come along and support us! The play is a comedy thriller by Brian Clemens and Dennis Spooner “..a thriller superbly laced with comedy, which gives that extraordinary amalgam of dramatic tension and helpless laughter.” (Amateur Stage) Tickets are £7 Thursday and Saturday Wednesday is opening Gala night £10 to include cheese and wine Friday is Theatre Supper NIght £15 to include a three course meal!! (tickets are limited and sell fast so please prebook!) The play starts at 7.30pm prompt, theatre supper night guests need to be seated at 7pm for starters!Box office opens Monday 14th September Please contact Keith or Carol Hunt on 01797 260898

Table Top sale ( indoor BootFair) Beckley pre school and Northiam nursery having a table top sale on Sunday 18th October 10-12pm if any one has any brick A brack they would like to donate. Or they are interested in having a table to contact Rebecca parsons on bp.nnevents@gmail.com

All Saints Church: Beckley Music Concert Saturday 24th October 7.30pm A concert of sacred and secular music to celebrate the renovation of the organ will be performed by the Wealden Consort, judged to be one of the top six choirs in Kent in 2014. The conductor and organist is Cornelis Taekema who has performed on the celebrated organs of Canterbury Cathedral and the Royal Albert Hall. Tickets available on the door will be £8. To include a glass of wine or soft drink

Beckley Farmers Market: Saturday 10th October ( Then every 2nd Saturday of the month ) held in Beckley village centre. Market opens at 10am-12am. Stall holders : delicious fresh fruit and veg from Vegebox, artisan bread from Lighthouse Bakery, Roger Daniels walking sticks, Funky Hen textiles and gifts, homemade Sweets and jams, fresh meats, Sussex Wild Food, home made cakes and chocolates. Refreshments available from the lovely ladies of the WI. Please support this community event.Should you wish to get in touch with the organiser Paul Lewis 01797 260286 paul@alewis247.plus.com Dates for 2015 November 14th and December 12th

Beckley 10k Run Sunday 1st November further details to follow.

Christmas Craft Fair: Change of date Saturday 28th November, 10-2 Beckley Village Centre to raise funds for Beckley PreSchool and Northiam Nursery (registered charity). Taking bookings for tables now. email Events4BPNN@outlook.com. Put in your calendars for a great day out

The Mobile Library Van: Located in the car park at Beckley village hall 11:00-11:40am Thursday October 15th Further information 03456080195 orwww.eastsussex.gov.uk/libraries

Contact your District Councillors: So that residents are aware they can contact our District Councillor Ian Jenkins or Martin Mooney via e mail. This will help the parish by giving you more immediate responses to questions or concerns. cllr.ian.jenkins@rother.gov.uk or cllr.Martin.Mooney@rother.gov.uk

New walks: in East Sussex website www.eastsussex.gov.uk/leisureandtourism/countryside/walks Find out local walking events or post an event you maybe putting on. Up load photos of walks you love in Beckley.

Village Centre Hire: Beckley Village Hall is available to hire either of the 2 halls or committee room. Why not hold your friends and family celebrations here. Prices start from as little as £12 per hour. For further information and to book email hirebeckleyvillagecentre@hotmail.com or call 01797260846.

Call me: If you want me to put something is this column, please email it’s here from you, Whether it’s an upcoming event, information on a society this is your column. Please email beckleyvillagevoice@live.co.uk

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